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This document discusses different types of online computer systems and their characteristics. It covers how online systems can be classified based on how information is entered and processed, and when results are available to users. One type discussed is an online/real-time processing system, where individual transactions are immediately used to update files. The document also covers networking concepts like gateways, bridges, routers and switches.

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This document discusses different types of online computer systems and their characteristics. It covers how online systems can be classified based on how information is entered and processed, and when results are available to users. One type discussed is an online/real-time processing system, where individual transactions are immediately used to update files. The document also covers networking concepts like gateways, bridges, routers and switches.

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d. Workstations cannot be used by many users, for different purposes, in different locations,
all at the same time.
29. On-line computer systems may be classified according to
a. How information is entered into the system.
b. How it is processed.
c. When the results are available to the user.
d. All of the above.
30. In an on-line/real time processing system
a. Individual transactions are entered at workstations, validated and used to update related
computer files immediately.
b. Individual transactions are entered at a workstation, subjected to certain validation checks
and added to a transaction file that contains other transactions entered during the period.
c. Individual transactions immediately update a memo file containing information which has
been extracted from the most recent version of the master file.
d. The master files are updated by other systems.
31. It combines on-line/real time processing and on-line/batch processing.
a. On-Line/Memo Update (and Subsequent Processing)
b. On-Line Downloading/Uploading Processing
c. On-Line/Inquiry
d. On-Line/Combined Processing
32. It is a communication system that enables computer users to share computer equipment,
application software, data and voice and video transmissions.
a. Network b. File server c. Host d. Client
33. A type of network that multiple buildings are close enough to create a campus, but the space
between the buildings is not under the control of the company is
a. Local Area Network (LAN) c. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
b. Wide Area Network (WAN) d. World Wide Web (WWW)
34. Which of the following is least likely a characteristic of Wide Area Network (WAN)?
a. Created to connect two or more geographically separated LANs.
b. Typically involves one or more long-distance providers, such as a telephone company to
provide the connections.
c. WAN connections tend to be faster than LAN.
d. Usually more expensive than LAN.
35. Gateway is
a. A hardware and software solution that enables communications between two dissimilar
networking systems or protocols.
b. A device that forwards frames based on destination addresses.
c. A device that connects and passes packets between two network segments that use the
same communication protocol.
d. A device that regenerates and retransmits the signal on a network.
36. A device that works to control the flow of data between two or more network segments
a. Bridge b. Router c. Repeater d. Switch
37. The undesirable characteristics of on-line computer systems least likely include
a. Data are usually subjected to immediate validation checks.
b. Unlimited access of users to all of the functions in a particular application.
c. Possible lack of visible transaction trail.
d. Potential programmer access to the system.
38. Certain general CIS controls that are particularly important to on-line processing least likely
include
a. Access controls.
b. System development and maintenance controls.
c. Edit, reasonableness and other validation tests.
d. Use of anti-virus software program.
39. Certain CIS application controls that are particularly important to on-line processing least likely
include
a. Pre-processing authorization. c. Transaction logs.
b. Cut-off procedures. d. Balancing.

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